Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Stony Brook University's Master of Arts in Political Science offers a unique approach, applying psychological perspectives to political analysis. Our intensive courses, led by dedicated faculty, explore how psychology shapes public opinion, attitude shifts, persuasive techniques, and political actions. This graduate program extends the foundation of our globally recognized PhD program in political psychology. Students develop expertise in political psychology, public sentiment analysis, belief systems, and voter engagement strategies. The curriculum exposes learners to theoretical frameworks for interpreting public behavior, immerses them in foundational attitude research, and offers practical training in key opinion research methodologies. M.A. candidates can participate in faculty-led research projects through our two specialized political psychology laboratories. Full-time students can finish the program in one year, while part-time students typically complete it within two years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Department of Political Science Doctoral Program admits only students who intend to complete the Ph.D., although students are eligible to receive the M.A. Applicants for admission to the Ph.D. program in political science must meet the following requirements:
A. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytic).
B. Prior training that includes basic work in at least two of the following:
1. Political science
2. Psychology
3. Mathematics or statistics
4. Economics or sociology
C. A bachelor's degree with at least a B average in the major subject.
D. Three letters of recommendation from instructors or academic advisors.
E. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.
Acceptance by both the Department of Political Science and the Graduate School is required.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for Master's level, 90 for admission to a doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration for TA/GA support
A. Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytic).
B. Prior training that includes basic work in at least two of the following:
1. Political science
2. Psychology
3. Mathematics or statistics
4. Economics or sociology
C. A bachelor's degree with at least a B average in the major subject.
D. Three letters of recommendation from instructors or academic advisors.
E. In those cases where the departmental admissions committee deems it desirable, personal interviews with departmental representatives may be necessary.
Acceptance by both the Department of Political Science and the Graduate School is required.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6
TOEFL: 80 for Master's level, 90 for admission to a doctoral program and to be eligible for consideration for TA/GA support
Tuition
USD
24,490